nounπShareA person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film."The school play's lead actor was a talented student. "entertainmentpersonartjobcharactercultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who acts; a doer."The actor in the school play practiced his lines diligently every day. "personjobentertainmentstagecharacterartactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who takes part in a situation."My brother is a good actor; he always takes part enthusiastically in family gatherings. "personentertainmentartjobsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes."The actor in the custody case presented strong evidence supporting the father's claim. "lawjobpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant."The actor in the custody dispute filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife. "lawpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(policy debate) One who enacts a certain policy action."The school board actor for increased funding successfully argued for a new library. "politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe entity that performs a role (in use case analysis)."The student actor in the school play performed the role of a brave knight. "computingjobpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(grammar) The most agent-like argument of a clause, e.g. 'the torpedo' in "The torpedo sank the boat" and "The torpedo fired"."The actor in the sentence "My brother ate all the pizza" is "my brother". "grammarlinguisticslanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
